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Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Legume family

Pink Sensitive Briar Schrankia uncinata

Flower about 3/4" wide.  Plant is a ground hugging vine.  Leaves close quickly if touched.  Its stem and beans are ribbed and covered with tiny prickles.

Photo taken in Taylor County, Texas, May 2002

(Native of Texas)

see similar     Mimosa

 

 

           

 

Ranunculaceae -  Buttercup family (Crowfoot family)

Old-man's-beard (Texas Virgin's Bower, Goat's Beard) Clematis drummondii

Vine will cover trees and fence rows using tendrils.  Secondary stems grow opposite and perpendicular to main stem.  Flowers grow from the terminal side of the intersection.  Some flowers do not have red.  No thorns.  This plant is considered a weed as it knocks down barbwire fences.

Photo taken in Taylor County, Texas, June thru November 2004

(Native of Texas)

 

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